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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 295.71 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 295.71 and 165.40 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 295.71 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/295.71 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 295.71 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 48,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.43/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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